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LIVEIsrael tells US it plans to launch limited ground incursion into Lebanon, US official saysThe official, speaking to the BBC's US partner CBS, says the operation could start as soon as Monday.
Far right in Austria 'opens new era' with election victoryThe Freedom Party wins its first election, but building a coalition will be difficult.12 mins agoEurope
What I found on the secretive tropical island they don't want you to seeBBC reporter gains access to the remote ocean territory despite UK and US attempts to stop her.1 day agoWorld
Netflix fails to get Baby Reindeer lawsuit droppedFiona Harvey claims the streaming giant told "brutal lies" about her to more than 50 million viewers.6 hrs agoCulture
Rwanda limits funeral sizes due to Marburg virus outbreakAuthorities introduce new guidelines as the death toll from the highly contagious virus reaches eight.5 hrs agoAfrica
Far right in Austria 'opens new era' with election victoryThe Freedom Party wins its first election, but building a coalition will be difficult.12 mins agoEurope
Switzerland and Italy redraw border due to melting glaciersGlacier ridgelines marking the border near the Matterhorn mountain are shifting as ice continues to melt.8 hrs agoEurope
Marine Le Pen on trial for alleged EU funds misuseIf found guilty, the French presidential hopeful could be ineligible to run for office for up to 10 years.5 hrs agoEurope
What I found on the secretive tropical island they don't want you to seeBBC reporter gains access to the remote ocean territory despite UK and US attempts to stop her.1 day agoWorld
Mexico counting dead from 'zombie storm' JohnAt least 15 people are dead after Hurricane John hit Mexico twice, triggering landslides and floods.5 hrs agoLatin America
Porridge recalled after three children die in South AfricaThe company that makes the porridge says it is investigating whether its product is linked to the deaths.6 hrs agoAfrica
A Himalayan river may be making Everest tallerRiver erosion at its base is helping push Mount Everest upwards, a new study says.2 hrs agoAsia

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At the scene of Israeli strike in the heart of BeirutThe BBC's Carine Torbey says the attack on Kola has sent shockwave through Lebanon.5 hrs agoMiddle East
Huge fireball seen as Israel strikes Yemen portFootage appears to show Israeli strike on the Yemeni port of Hudaydah.8 hrs agoMiddle East
Largest haka breaks world record in New ZealandThousands took part in a Maori haka dance famously performed by the All Blacks before rugby matches.24 hrs agoWorld

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'I grabbed my grandchildren and ran': Lebanon families flee Israeli strikesPeople sleeping rough at a Beirut school describe fleeing Israel's bombardment with moments to spare.6 hrs agoMiddle East
How sailors say they were tricked into smuggling cocaine by a British manThe BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe.14 hrs agoWorld
Young Lebanese girl left fighting for life after Israeli strikesNoor Mossawi, aged six, is one of a number of people in critical condition in a hospital in eastern Lebanon.21 hrs agoMiddle East
Bowen: West left powerless as Israel claims its biggest victory yet against HezbollahDiplomats were hoping to calm matters - they will be looking at events with dismay.2 days agoMiddle East
After months of waiting, Gaza girls make it to Italy for burns treatmentZeina and Alaa both suffered terrible burns in Gaza, but had to wait months to get out for treatment.12 hrs agoWorld

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12 mins agoFar right in Austria 'opens new era' with election victoryThe Freedom Party wins its first election, but building a coalition will be difficult.12 mins agoEurope
38 mins agoGang rapists sentenced to life in Tanzania prisonTheir sex attack on a girl was filmed and circulated online, sending shockwaves through the country.38 mins agoAfrica
2 hrs agoA Himalayan river may be making Everest tallerRiver erosion at its base is helping push Mount Everest upwards, a new study says.2 hrs agoAsia
4 hrs agoMan in court over £1.2m gold bullion seizureFarhats Bathijevs, 55, faces 10 charges after gold bars, cash and drugs were recovered in Dublin.4 hrs agoEurope
5 hrs agoRwanda limits funeral sizes due to Marburg virus outbreakAuthorities introduce new guidelines as the death toll from the highly contagious virus reaches eight.5 hrs agoAfrica
5 hrs agoAt the scene of Israeli strike in the heart of BeirutThe BBC's Carine Torbey says the attack on Kola has sent shockwave through Lebanon.5 hrs agoMiddle East
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